Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (62 Rentals)

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WJM Cedar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

14214 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44118
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property at 3241 Kildare Rd

$1,125

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3241 Kildare Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
property at 13797 Cedar Rd

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13797 Cedar Rd, Unit 201, Unit 201

13797 Cedar Rd
South EuclidOH44118

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property at 13526 Cedar Rd

$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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13526 Cedar Rd

University HeightsOH44118

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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Barclay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Apartments

3436-3440 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

3311 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Masonic Towers Apartments priced from $795. Brookline Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,025
Concord ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,040
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050
Almar Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
North Park Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.31 price per square foot 14308 Superior Rd Model at 14308 Superior Rd, Unit 4 in the in the Coventry Village neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 3125 Whitehorn Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14308 Superior Rd, Unit 414308 Superior Rd3BR,1BA$1.31
Masonic Towers Apartments3125 Whitehorn1BR,1BA$0.81
13765 Cedar Rd, Unit 10213765 Cedar Rd2BR,1BA$1.23
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.24
3237 Washington Blvd, Unit Upper3237 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.10
Almar Arms2 Bedroom 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.43
Uptown Shaker ApartmentsSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.49
WJM Cedar Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.27
North Park Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Heights is at Concord Apartments listed at $1,040.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $795 at Masonic Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $975 at Brookline Gardens.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Uptown Shaker Apartments and starts from $1,700.

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